Galewood-Montclare Schools Avoid Closure Short-List

The Chicago Public Schools released a updated list of schools considered for closure. Schools the district considers underutilized may be closed in an attempt to reduce an expected $1 billion deficit. Lovett Elementary, 6333 W. Bloomingdale, was on the original list of 189 schools with the potential for closure. Lovett was removed from the list today along with 32 other schools because it is at Level 2 academically and has seen increased enrollment over the past three years. No other schools in Galewood or Montclare are being considered.